An Interview in Seattle Met!

Care to delve into the deep recesses of our retail pasts and learn of our favorite neighborhood haunts? Then click on through to this interview on the Seattle Met blog where Laura Cassidy featured us in her Meet the Shopkeepers column!

I love a shiny, hammered finish...

Ah Jene DeSpain, how your pieces torment me! Such delicate refined imperfection!

New Stitch and Swash

Local designer Stitch and Swash delivered a great new selection of beautiful bags! Also don't forget tomorrow is Valentine's day. If you need a last minute gift for your sweetie or another loved one we have great gift ideas for guys and girls.

Tonight at Velouria!

It's getting close to Valentine's Day and the shop is overflowing with all kinds of love! Stop in, say hi, and let us help you figure out the perfect gift for your sweetheart or best friend. It's also Ballard Artwalk this Saturday (February 11th) and we are really excited to be showcasing local designer Birna Sigurbjornsdottir's ethereal jewelry and the mystical paintings of Natalia Czajkiewicz.

Birna's jewelry gives you the sense that each piece was borne from the depths of the sea, "dipped in silver, and splattered with pearls and gemstones to symbolize the chaotic storm of beauty that is nature.”

Natalia Czajkiewicz's paintings are "explorations of a dream state. Space, magic, and time are woven throughout these new works to create haunting vignettes. Layered, textured backgrounds made of geometric patterns create a web of detail, while mystical women rich in symbolism seem to guard a universe of her own creation."

Be sure to stop by between 6 and 9 PM this Saturday to check out these lovely ladies' work and nibble on a cookie or two. It's also a great time to do your Valentine's Day shopping....

Hope to see you here!

Currently worshipping:

Dresses by Christine Chaney and Curator

Loulu jewelry on sale!

All jewelry by local designer Loulu is marked down just in time for Valentines Day. Swing by and check out her pretty jewels while they last.

Now half price!

Brighten up your desk or work space and know what day it is with this lovely calendar by Herman Yu Design. Now half price with plenty of year to go.

Just in time for Valentines!

We just received some little beauties for sweet hearts, girl friends, and special somebodies alike!

Art Deco inspired necklaces by Jene de Spain. These make me thing of the movie "Metropolis" - as just about anything with a good ziggurat form does.

New bags, wallets, and pouches by Queen Bee Bags - for Spring time and any time!

And sweet charm necklaces by Edna

Hart. That lil' envelope is a favorite of Cat's - it opens and holds a tiny message of your choosing!